His Royal Highness, George, Prince of Wales

After Conrad Martin Metz German
1778–1800
Not on view
Full length portrait within an ornamental frame, the title above and coat of arms below, published to Illustrate "A History of England."

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: His Royal Highness, George, Prince of Wales
  • Etcher: Charles Heath, the elder (British, London 1785–1848 London)
  • Artist: After Conrad Martin Metz (German, Bonn 1749–1827 Rome)
  • Sitter: George, Prince of Wales (British, London 1762–1830 Windsor)
  • Date: 1778–1800
  • Medium: Etching and engraving; proof
  • Dimensions: Plate: 8 9/16 × 6 1/2 in. (21.7 × 16.5 cm)
    Sheet: 13 9/16 × 8 7/16 in. (34.5 × 21.4 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Grace M. Pugh, 1985
  • Object Number: 1986.1180.2004
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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